Theodore Roosevelt
- Born:
- October 27, 1858, New York City, New York, USA
- Died:
- January 6, 1919, Oyster Bay, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Statesman, Conservationist, Historian, Author
Early Life and Education
- Born into a wealthy family in New York City.
- Struggled with asthma as a child and developed a rigorous exercise regimen.
- Attended Harvard College, graduating in 1880.
- Studied law at Columbia Law School but left to pursue a career in politics.
Career and Major Achievements
- New York State Assemblyman (1882-1884).
- U.S. Civil Service Commissioner (1889-1895).
- President of the New York City Board of Police Commissioners (1895-1897).
- Assistant Secretary of the Navy (1897-1898).
- Led the "Rough Riders" during the Spanish-American War (1898).
- Governor of New York (1899-1900).
- Vice President of the United States (1901).
- Became President of the United States upon William McKinley's assassination (1901-1909).
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the end of the Russo-Japanese War (1906).
- Progressive Party presidential candidate (1912).
Notable Works
- The Naval War of 1812 (1882)
- The Winning of the West (1889-1896)
- The Rough Riders (1899)
- An Autobiography (1913)
Legacy and Impact
Theodore Roosevelt, the subject of many a 'theodore roosevelt biography kids' book, left an enduring legacy as a conservationist, reformer, and influential world leader. His efforts to protect natural resources and his advocacy for the "Square Deal" had a profound impact on American society and politics.